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🔥Instagram Post Automation by AI Workflow Workshop (In-Person)
### **Automate Your Instagram. Create With AI. No Code Needed.**
Join our hands-on, **3-hour in-venue workshop** where we build a complete **AI-powered Instagram automation system** using **n8n**, **ChatGPT**, and **Meta Developer tools**.
If you're an **influencer**, **social media marketer**, **content creator**, or someone who loves **no-code, low-code, or vibe-coding**, this workshop gives you everything you need to automate your content workflows from scratch.
***
## ⭐ **What You’ll Learn**
### **1️⃣ n8n Fundamentals – Quick & Practical**
* How n8n workflows work
* Trigger nodes, data flows, scheduling
* Running your first automation in minutes
### **2️⃣ Instagram Setup via Meta Developer Portal**
* Creating an app in Facebook Developer
* Connecting your Instagram Professional Account
* Granting correct permissions
* Making the account fully ready for automation
### **3️⃣ ChatGPT API Setup & Integration**
* Adding your API key
* Connecting ChatGPT to n8n
* Sending prompts + handling responses in real time
### **4️⃣ AI Content Creation**
* Generating Instagram captions with ChatGPT
* Creating hashtags, prompts, tone styles
* AI Image generation (photos, posts, mood graphics)
* Preparing assets for Instagram publishing
### **5️⃣ Automated Scheduling & Posting**
* Scheduling posts inside n8n
* Auto-posting images or carousels
* Error handling & optimization
* Scaling workflows for multiple accounts
***
## 🎯 **Workshop Goal**
You will leave with a fully functioning Instagram automation pipeline that can:
✔ Generate text with AI
✔ Create AI images
✔ Schedule posts
✔ Publish automatically to Instagram
✔ Run without writing code
***
## 👥 **Who Is This For?**
Perfect for:
* Influencers & creators
* Social media managers
* Marketers
* Entrepreneurs
* No-code / low-code builders
* Anyone curious about AI-driven content automation
No coding experience required — just bring your laptop.
***
## 🕒 **Event Details**
**Duration:** 3 hours (full practical workshop)
**Minimum attendees required:** 10 participants
**Format:** Hands-on, build-as-you-learn
**Bring:** Laptop + Instagram Professional Account + Meta Developer access
***
## 🎟 Why Join?
You will learn how to automate your social media presence using modern AI and no-code tools — giving you more time to focus on creativity and growth.
## ⭐ This workshop requires a minimum of 10 confirmed attendees.
If fewer than 10 participants register, the event will be cancelled and **all attendees will receive a 100% refund automatically**. No action is required from your side.
South London Tech Community Days: March 2026 Networking
This event is open to anyone who works in or is interested in the tech industry, whether you are a developer, designer, engineer, entrepreneur, student, or hobbyist. You will be able to meet new people, share your experiences, learn from others, and find potential collaborators or mentors.
Attending our events earns you [Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points](https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/how-to-get-cpd-points). CPD offers numerous benefits, including skill enhancement, career progression, and up-to-date knowledge. It helps professionals stay competent, advance in their careers, and maintain professional credibility.
We usually start around 2 p.m. at The Crown pub, following the earlier Brunch event. The Crown offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to suit all tastes and burgers for those who missed the brunch. The pub offers a Lunch Special between 12 and 4pm for a Cheeseburger with fries for £9 & schooners for £4.
It is worth noting that whilst the event is free, the food and drinks aren't. Come thirsty, curious, and ready to have a great time!
South London Tech Community Days: March 2026 Brunch
This event is open to anyone who works in or is interested in the tech industry, whether you are a developer, designer, engineer, entrepreneur, student, or hobbyist. You can meet new people, share your experiences, learn from others, and find potential collaborators or mentors.
Attending the brunch club also earns you [Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points](https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/how-to-get-cpd-points). CPD offers numerous benefits, including skill enhancement, career progression, and up-to-date knowledge. It helps professionals stay competent, advance in their careers, and maintain professional credibility.
The event starts at Grill on the Hill, which offers a variety of dishes and beverages to suit your preferences and dietary needs. We'll group in 4's, get to know each other and enjoy fantastic food.
Please note that this is a ticketed event to secure the brunch venue. Purchasing a ticket ensures admission to the event but does not include food or drink at the restaurant or the pub afterwards.
Come hungry, curious, and ready to have a great time!
Stablecoins—Is Regulation a Poisoned Chalice?
European stablecoin rules have now been running long enough to see the real winners, losers and workarounds — and the UK is racing to catch up.
Join our small FinReg Policy & Code Meetup (max 10 attendees) for an intimate deep-dive with host, Joanna, and Florin, a coding specialist.
**This session is free** — it's our first meetup and very much a pilot. As well as diving into stablecoins, we'll be using the session to hear from you: what topics, themes and questions do you most want to explore in future sessions? Come ready to share your ideas!
We're grateful to Alla Salute for kindly hosting us. Please do buy yourself a coffee, drink or something to eat while you're there — it's a lovely spot and supporting the venue is a great way to say thank you for having us.
NSLondon Apple Logo Run
Event details coming soon! 🏃
This will be a run around Mayfair/Marylebone inspired by Apple Fitness+ Trainer Cory Wharton-Malcolm who (in a post on X shared by Joz) ran the same area making the form of the Apple logo outline on Strava. We'll be looking to do something similar but as a group running at a pace where we don't drop anyone (unless enough people turn up to split into groups).
Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear, and note this may be for more experienced members of the community that are already able to run.
We’d love to see first-timers! All attendees must follow our [code of conduct](https://nslondon.com/coc).
Probably meet for 11am somewhere on route, then starting maybe 5/10 mins later. The run might take us an hour depending on how busy some areas are, for example Oxford Street (!) and we're not expecting any personal bests either. We'll probably hang around for a coffee at a nearby coffee shop – feel free to attend for this portion, only the run, or both! More details coming soon.
The weather seems favourable so far – high of 12°C and low of 5°C with Cloudy conditions, but this could change without warning.
This is Joz's post: [https://x.com/gregjoz/status/2033543999240200246](https://x.com/gregjoz/status/2033543999240200246)
Apple joins the TCS London Marathon as an Official Partner: [https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon/article/apple-joins-tcs-london-marathon-official-partner](https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon/article/apple-joins-tcs-london-marathon-official-partner)
Sparks & Steps| Tired of Dating Apps? Meet in person. Make real connections!
Tickets on the links below! Early bird tickets available until 7 March!
Ditch the apps, join Sparks & Steps, and vibe face-to-face for real connections and fun! DONE WITH SWIPING? READY FOR REAL CHEMISTRY?
## Sparks & Steps
**DONE WITH SWIPING? READY FOR REAL CHEMISTRY?**
London professionals — it’s time to log off and show up. **Welcome Drink!**
If you’re 28–50, ambitious, social, and completely over dating apps, this night is for you. No algorithms. No ghosting. No endless texting. Just real conversations, real energy, and real sparks.
### Ice Break the Right Way
Forget awkward small talk. We kick things off with guided dance sessions designed to loosen you up, get you laughing, and make introductions feel natural — not forced. Movement creates chemistry. Trust us.
**Back to Traditional Dating**
Remember when dating meant:
* Meeting face-to-face
* Making eye contact
* Feeling nervous (in a good way)
* Asking someone for their number
* Actually planning a proper date
That’s what we’re bringing back.
This is traditional dating with a modern twist — respectful introductions, genuine conversation, and the chance to build real connection from the very first hello.
### Barbican-City of London, Convenient Location
Easy to get to after work. Close to transport links. Stylish venue. Effortless vibe.
### Who’s It For?
Young professionals who:
* Are serious about meeting someone
* Miss traditional dating values
* Prefer presence over profiles
* Want quality connections in a relaxed setting
### What to Expect
* Welcome to **Sparks & Steps** — where we bring back traditional dating with elegance, confidence, and a touch of excitement.
* **Your evening begins with a complimentary welcome drink** — the perfect way to relax and settle into the atmosphere.
* Then we turn up the energy with **salsa dancing and Latino vibes** — fun, guided, and designed to break the ice naturally. No pressure, no awkward introductions — just movement, laughter, and connection.
* As the night unfolds, the music softens into a more relaxed rhythm, creating space for meaningful conversations.
**Not sure how to start the chat? Don’t worry —** we’ve placed **conversation cards on each table** to help spark engaging, effortless discussions.
**And here’s where it gets exciting…**
🌹 If you meet someone you’d like to know better, simply pick up a rose and ask for their number. A simple, confident gesture — just like traditional dating should be.
This isn’t speed dating.
This isn’t a night club.
This is dating the way it used to be — confident, intentional, and in person.
**Limited spaces. Real people. Real potential.**
Ready to meet someone the traditional way?
Get tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sparks-steps-tired-of-dating-apps-meet-in-person-make-real-connections-tickets-1983682007283?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/date-night/21-march-sparks-steps-tired-of-dating-apps-meet-in-person-make-real-connections?t=tickets
Product Development Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
SUN 11.30am. Technique Class.
ALL LEVELS (Battersea Dojo)
ALL LEVELS
Technique Class
Team Shark Dojo, Battersea Sports Centre, SW11 2DA
Best time to train is in the morning! Here are a few benefits:
* Gets that morning workout out of the way
* More productive rest of the weekend
* Kickstarts your metabolism
* More energy & focus for the day
* Develops positive sports/fitness mindset
What's involved:
* Drill & Hone K1 Techniques
* Flexibility exercises
* Light controlled Touch-Contact (if time permits)
What to bring:
* All your equipment
* Bottle of water
* Muay Thai Kickboxing Shorts are compulsory as they are sports specific! Can be worn over leggings. Please do not wear unsuitable clothing such as track & field shorts, surf or board shorts, tracksuit bottoms etc. MMA Shorts are acceptable as they have enough stretch for flexibility & splits training
*Note: If you arrive late, please dress in and join the class straight away. Do not keep the class or your training partner waiting. If you need to leave early just slide out and let your training partner or Instructor know*
Deeper Skills: Wholesome Philosophy - Self Examination & Growth 🧠💬
Ready to think clearer, reason better, and express with clarity? Join us for a practical wholesome philosophy practice where we learn essential thinking skills through hands-on group practice. Leave academics and theory at the door— this is a skills-building adventure for everyday life! ✨
This event's focus: **Self Examination & Growth** 🎯 a part of the Wholesome Philosophy series — that help you build a complete thinking toolkit. **See below**
**Why should you sign up?**
✅ Practical toolkit you can use immediately
✅ Small group practice
✅ Private, quiet venue for focus
✅ Standalone session - Previous parts help, but not required
**What is Wholesome Philosophy?**
Practical philosophy for everyday life - helping you build useful skills for thinking clearer and communicating better in work, relationships, and daily conversations. You'll learn through pair work, and group practice. spread across **different sessions:**
* **Clear Thinking & Better Arguments** — How to reason
* **Develop Thinking Habits** — Spotting biases and fallacies
* **The Art of Dialogue** — Having productive disagreements
* **Constructing Your Position** — Building solid viewpoints
* **Decision-Making Frameworks** — Choosing wisely under uncertainty
* **Self-Examination & Growth** — Questioning your own beliefs
Each session works standalone — attend one, some, or all. ***Want to join all?*** Speak to the facilitator about discounted pricing for the full series ✅
**Who is it for?**
* You want to think clearer and communicate better
* You feel frustrated when your point doesn't land
* You want to spot weak reasoning (including your own)
* You enjoy learning through practice, not just theory
* You crave thoughtful conversation with curious people
* You want practical tools you can use tomorrow
No philosophy background needed — just show up ready to practice.
**What's in it for you?**
* Make your points stick (without fighting)
* Think more clearly about any topic even complex ones
* Have disagreements that don't turn into arguments
* Understand the world better
* Connect with curious, thoughtful people ✨
* Gain confidence in your reasoning abilities
**How does it work?**
* Facilitated practice session (2 hours) with structured exercises ⏱
* Small group discussions (4-6 people)
* Pair work for hands-on practice
* Individual reflection moments
* Whole group sharing (optional, not required)
Everything is timed and guided — you'll know exactly what to do at each stage
**What to expect**
Collaborative discovery, without competitive learning. Practicing together, without performing for each other. What happens in the room stays in the room.
* **Depth**: Beyond small talk, but it's not therapy — we're developing thinking skills
* **Safety**: Wholesome Agreement principles apply — respect, curiosity, no judgment
* **Practical**: You'll leave with tools, not just concepts — things you can actually use the next day ️
* **Participation**: These are practice sessions — your active participation creates the learning environment
**Ready to upgrade your thinking skills?**
Join us for a Wholesome Philosophy practice session and walk away with various thinking tools — it's for anyone who wants to navigate life with a sharper, kinder mind.
We really hope to see you there!
**About Deeper Connections**
We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.
**Our Values**
* **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
* **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas.
* **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. ️
**Staying in touch**
Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using
[Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z)
[Deeper Connections WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqGsmF3021RKTwBpGcuR80)
Creative Wellness Cycling Club (Members only)
Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com
Local Social Host Sign-Up: Lunches, Drinks & Curated Experiences
**Want to help bring your city’s community together?**
We’re looking for local hosts to organize small group lunches, evening drinks, mixers, movie get-togethers and curated experiences.
**No experience necessary,** just a friendly attitude, some local knowledge, and a willingness to meet a few new people. After each event, we’ll send a short feedback form so we can improve and support you. The host will also be able to provide feedback so we can learn what worked and what didn't.
**[Click here](https://form.questionscout.com/6926c9ab87a828a5c11a79fc)** to apply and get started: if you’re selected, we’ll reach out for a quick screening call.
Founders Running Club :: London
**Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
9:15 Bag drop at the Regent's Bar and Kitchen, Regent's Park:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmZdAVM8yXT9euKc7
9:30 Warm Up starts at the Inner Circle & York Bridge, South Gate: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6)
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 27 cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)**
**Stay updated:**
**Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)**
**Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)**
**LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)**
**Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)**
**Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)**
Deeper Conversations - 1 to 1 🗣️💬
Tired of small talk and ready to connect on a real level? Join us for **deep**, **meaningful conversations** and **new friendships** 👯♀️🎉 with a group of like-minded individuals who share your interests.
This event is **free** but you will be **required** to buy food or drink before you can join us 🍭🍬🧁🍰🥤🧃- having water doesn't support the venue
**Who is it for?**
* You want more satisfying, deeper conversations
* You want more meaningful and long-lasting connections in your life
* You crave more from life and know its out there
* You are bored of just socialising and want to have fun and explore a new type of event!
**What's in it for you?**
* **No more awkward silences!** We'll provide questions to spark engaging conversations. 💡
* **Meet like-minded people** who crave deeper connections. 🤝
* **Have fun** in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. 😊
**How does it work?**
* We'll pair you up with different people for **15-minute 1-1 chats**. 🔄
* **Use our questions** as a starting point, or go off on your own tangent! 🗺️
* Be **open**, **honest**, and **curious**. 👂
* 15 minutes is a good amount of time to explore a question deeply and **not have awkward silence**.⏳
* You are also **free to take the conversation in any direction** you choose.🤩
* You can always sit out a round to **take a break** 😪
**Examples of questions that we provide:**
* "If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?" 🦸♀️
* "What's your biggest fear, and why does it scare you?" 😱
* "What's the most meaningful thing you've ever done?" ❤️
* "What would you do if you had all the money and time in the world?" 💰
**Why do we love deep conversations?**
* They're **authentic**, **raw**, and **honest**.
* There are **no limits** to where they can go.
* You'll feel **uplifted**, **inspired**, and **connected**. 🌟
**How to be a great conversation partner?**
* **Be Respectful:** Listen attentively and avoid interrupting others. 👂
* **Be Open-Minded:** Consider different viewpoints and challenge your own assumptions. 🧠
* **Be Engaging:** Ask thoughtful questions and contribute to the conversation. 💬
* **Be vulnerable:** We are a safe space, so it’s okay to be yourself 🥺 🙈
* **Be honest:** Be honest about our experience of life 🌍
* **Be curious:** Be interested in the other person ❓ 🤔 👀
**Ready to take the plunge?**
🌊 Join us and experience the magic of deeper conversations! 💫 You may leave feeling **uplifted**, **inspired**, **connected**, **invigorated**, **positive**, **grateful**!❤️
**What others have to say**:
* **Parimal**: "I had the most amazing time! The conversations were refreshing and genuinely authentic."
* **David Saville**: "This is a wonderful event run by two extraordinary individuals."
* **Edomi**: "This is one of the best meetups I've been to. Highly recommended!"
We really hope to see you there! 👋
**About Deeper Connections**
We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centered around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.
**Our Values**
* **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
* **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas. 🧠💡
* **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. 🗣️💬
* **Accessibility:** We believe meaningful connection should be accessible to everyone. Our community makes this possible by supporting each other. 🤝
**Staying in touch**
Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using
👉🏽 [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z)
👉🏽 [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqGsmF3021RKTwBpGcuR80)
**Keep This Event Free 💝**
If this event brings you something meaningful, you can help others access the same transformational experience. Whether it's £5 or £15, every contribution keeps these events accessible to everyone in our community. You'll find a QR code on your conversation sheet during the event, or you can contribute here #SupportYourCommunity
👉🏽 [Ko-Fi](https://ko-fi.com/deeperconnections)
👉🏽 [Buy Me A Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/deeperconnections)
👉🏽 [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DDSNCCFCYUEB2)
eCommerce and Marketing Course in London | Build Your Online Store Free
**eCommerce & marketing course in London. Build your online store free. By Getshop Today, Tide Bank & Temu. In-person expert training.**
This isn't just a course. It's a launchpad and Opportunity. Learn how to build and market an online business, and if you decide to move forward, we'll set everything up for you - at no cost.
**Who's Teaching This?**
The people behind this course actually built the tools you'll use:
* **Getshop Today** \- a UK\-based eCommerce platform that builds your independent online store
* **Brand Backie** \- an AI marketing tool that helps you promote your products
We're not just instructors. We built the technology.
**In official partnership with:**
* **Tide Bank** \- providing smart banking solutions tailored for new eCommerce businesses\.
* **Temu** \- unlocking complimentary Temu shop access for 12–18 months to accelerate your launch\.
**Two Afternoons. Real Results.**
**Day 1 \- Saturday\, 4\-7 PM \| Intro Training** Learn the foundations: how online stores work, dropshipping vs. selling your own products, multi-platform selling, and how to market effectively. Includes live demos. At the end, you choose whether to take up the **Opportunity**.
**Day 2 \- Sunday\, 4\-7 PM \| Implementation Masterclass** For those who join the **Opportunity** only. We go deeper - advanced setup, marketing strategy, and a step-by-step launch plan. We start building your store live.
***
**The Opportunity**
By the end of Day 1, you’ll decide whether to take the leap. If you’re in, we’ll help you open a Tide business account right then and there - equipping you with the legal and financial foundation to launch and run your store immediately.
As part of this, you’ll deposit a small initial amount (typically around £100) into your own account to get your business operational (this is not a fee and remains your money).
**This unlocks 2 Options for you:**
**Option 1 - Sell Your Own Products**
We build your independent store, set up your Temu seller account, and train you to manage and market everything using Brand Backie.
✅ 12 months free independent online store
✅ 18 months free Temu shop
✅ Full marketing training
**Option 2 - Dropshipping**
We build your store and integrate it with eBay and TikTok Shop, then train you to market and scale across platforms.
✅ 12 months free independent online store
✅ 12 months free Temu shop (no dropshipping here)
✅ eBay & TikTok Shop integration
✅ Full marketing training
***
**What You Get**
Proprietary UK-built technology, 12–18 months of tools for free, multi-platform setup, and direct access to the founders. A real business, built from day one - not theory.
**Bring your laptop. Basic computer skills needed. Arrive on time** \- sessions are step\-by\-step and build on each other\.
**Spaces are limited. Register now!**
Product Development Events Near You
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Building a Voice Over Business
Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business.
This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes (Semantic HTML)
**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:**
**Semantic HTML**
At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach.
Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level.
**What to expect:**
* Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools
* Best practices for design-to-development workflows
* Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs
* Real-world problem-solving scenarios
* Interactive Q&A sessions
* Networking opportunities with fellow developers
**Each meetup features:**
60 minutes of focused presentation
30 minutes of live demonstrations
30 minutes for questions and discussion
**See you there!**
Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community!
**Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**
The Clawwww
OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it?
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Page Building with Bricks (Class 03 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You
* Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers
* Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions
* Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling
* Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox
* Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries
* Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images
* Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components
* Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors
* Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder:
* **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:**
* Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites.
* **Template Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.






























